Welcome to TCT
After moving to Barcelona following a breakup in Amsterdam, Kevin started hosting dinners as a way to rebuild his sense of home and community. What began as intimate gatherings around his own dinner table has since evolved into a vibrant social circle—one that now includes pop-up events, wine tastings, and more.
What is The Common Thread Club?
The Common Thread Club is not just a supper club. It’s a carefully crafted community of people (locals, expats, creatives, solo travelers, and food lovers) who come together for intimate, high-quality events built around food, wine, and connection. We host dinners, wine tastings, curated pop-up experiences, and the occasional culinary trip. Some nights feature seasonal tasting menus with paired wines. Other nights are relaxed backyard dinners with great music and homemade cocktails. The thread that ties it all together is intention: who we gather, how we design the experience, and what it feels like to be part of it.
The Story
Why It Matters
We talk a lot about connection, but it’s hard to find in practice. Especially in Barcelona, where the city is equal parts stunning and transient. People come and go. Life can be busy and fragmented. But there’s something sacred about sitting down with others, with no agenda except to enjoy, be present, and share.
We design every event with care. That means more than beautiful plates and natural wines. It means creating a space that feels inclusive, relaxed, warm, and safe—whether you show up alone or bring a friend.
We’ve said before: “It’s not about being fancy. It’s about feeling at ease.” And that’s what our guests tell us too—that these nights help them breathe a little easier, laugh a little louder, and remember what it feels like to belong.
Why Barcelona Is the Perfect Setting
Barcelona gives us the perfect canvas. This is a city of light and late dinners, of creativity and contradiction. You’ll find old-school vermuterías steps away from vegan tasting menus. You’ll meet artists, founders, designers, and bakers—often at the same table.
The city gives us stunning views, fresh ingredients, historic charm, and a built-in culture of gathering. But as magnetic as Barcelona is, it can also be lonely. Especially if you’re new. Especially if you don’t speak the language fluently. Especially if your work or background makes it hard to find “your people.”
That’s why we exist—not to divide Barcelona, but to complement it.
Creating Travel Equity Through Community
Beyond the dinners and wine tastings, there’s a deeper mission here: increasing inclusion & equity.
For us, equity means creating access to meaningful, culturally immersive experiences for all kinds of people. It’s not just about those with money, time, or connections. It means that a solo traveler can join us and feel instantly welcome. That a queer couple wanting a change of plans for the weekend feels not just safe but celebrated. That locals and foreigners can sit across from each other as equals, learning, laughing, sharing.
We keep our events intentionally intimate but not exclusive. We don’t believe in velvet ropes or VIP-only experiences. We believe in warmth, openness, and the magic that happens when you encourage the right people to meet over a great meal.
What Comes Next
The Common Thread Club is still evolving. We’re hosting more events, welcoming new members, and dreaming up collaborations with chefs, sommeliers, and creatives from across Spain and beyond.
If you’ve been meaning to make new friends, get out of your routine, or experience a different side of city life, come join us. Whether it’s your first event or your 15th, there’s always room for you at the table.
"The city gives you the streets. We give you the seat."